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SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025Movie1 h 52 minR

DocumentaryMusic
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic775.5Rotten Tomatoes93%–
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic775.5Rotten Tomatoes93%–

Summary

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone – the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone – that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for laughs.

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Directed by
Questlove
Produced by
Derik Murray, Joseph Patel

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January 23, 2025 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
January 23, 2025
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
68 countries